Best Absolutely Simple Microwave Lasagna Recipes

MICROWAVE LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe dish, microwave beef on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook 2 minutes longer or until no longer pink; drain well. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, basil and garlic powder; cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until heated through. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, parsley, egg and pepper., Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a greased microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish. Layer with 3 noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, half the remaining meat sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining noodles, cottage cheese mixture and meat sauce. Pour water along edges of casserole on short sides of dish. , Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on high for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender, rotating dish after 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

MICROWAVE MEAL-PREP LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, spinach, parsley, one tablespoon of Parmesan, salt, and pepper until combined.
• In the glass container, spread a layer of tomato sauce. Top the tomato sauce with the lasagna noodles.
• Cover the noodles with a layer of the ricotta mixture, then mozzarella.
• Continue with another layer of noodles, ricotta, tomato sauce, then mozzarella. Repeat.
• Cover the top layer of lasagna noodles with more tomato sauce and a layer of mozzarella and Parmesan.
• Place the lid on the glass container, without sealing it closed.
• Microwave for 7 minutes or until the cheese is melted through.
• Remove from the microwave carefully, the container will be hot!
• Allow to cool and refrigerate, or serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

6-MINUTE MICROWAVE LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Break the lasagna noodle sheets into roughly 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a medium microwave-safe bowl or large mug and pour in enough hot water to cover the noodles by 1 inch. Microwave for 3 minutes on high power under tender. 2.
• Drain the noodles.
• In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, spinach, and salt.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into the bottom of a large mug. Add a layer of noodles. Spread 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture over the noodles in an even layer. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded Italian cheese and then another 1 tablespoon marinara. Repeat with remaining ingredients. For the final layer, top the noodles with 2 tablespoons of marinara and the remaining shredded cheese.
• Microwave for about 3 minutes, until the noodles are cooked through and the cheese is melted. Let sit for 1-2 minutes to cool slightly.
• Garnish with fresh basil, Parmesan, and dried basil, if desired, and serve.
• Enjoy!

MICROWAVE LASAGNA BY SUSAN

Steps:

• 1. Brown sausage well in large skillet. Pour off any fat. Stir in the Prego sauce and 3-4 tablespoons snipped fresh herbs, such as basil and oregano. Simmer 10 minutes.
• 2. Spread 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of an 8x12-inch DEEP microwave-safe baking dish. Lay 3 lasagna noodles evenly over top.
• 3. Spoon half the cottage cheese over noodles, and top with half the remaining sauce.
• 4. Sprinkle with half the parmesan cheese and half the mozzarella. Then, repeat layers.
• 5. Cover tightly with pleated plastic wrap such as Press'N Seal, to seal tightly. Cook 5 minutes on high in the microwave.
• 6. Let rest 1 minute, then cook 4 minutes more on high. Remove from microwave and remove plastic wrap.
• 7. Cut the slices of provolone cheese in half, and arrange evenly over top of lasagna. Place uncovered in 375° oven for 8-10 minutes to brown and melt the provolone cheese.
• 8. Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.

EASY MICROWAVE LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a small frying pan, brown the ground beef, basil, garlic, and oregano.
• Drain and add Spaghetti Sauce then remove from heat and set aside.
• In a square or rectangle shape Microwve Safe dish, place alayer of lasagna noodles across the bottom.
• Cover with a layer of spaghetti sauce, a layer of Ricotta cheese, and a layer of Mozarella cheese.
• Repeat one or two more times depending on the depth of your dish.
• For the last layer, cover with another layer of lasagna noodles and spaghetti sauce.
• Cover and microwave on high for 20 minutes.
• Remove Lid and cover with one more layer of Mozzarella.
• Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes and enjoy!

MICROWAVE LASAGNA

Steps:

• 1. Place beef and garlic in 2 quart casserole.
• 2. Cook, covered on full power 4 to 5 1/2 minutes. Stir 1/2 way through time. Drain.
• 3. Add next 8 ingredients. Cook covered full power 6 to 8 minutes until boiling. Stir 1/2 way.
• 4. Blend ricotta and cottage cheese (if using), 1/2 cup Parmesan, egg, and parsley in small bowl.
• 5. Layer 1/2 of noodles in 2 quart dish. Spread 1/2 of cheese mixture, 1/2 mozzarella, and 1/2 meat sauce.
• 6. Repeat layers.
• 7. Cover loosely with saran wrap.
• 8. Heat full power 13 to 16 minutes.
• 9. Sprinkle top generously with Parmesan.
• 10. NOTE: This freezes well. I usually double the recipe and freeze some.